May 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the hardest things I have to do each year is write this final Rapp Up. It is difficult to think of a way to summarize an entire school year, especially in the immediate aftermath of the rush of senior celebrations and finals week for underclassmen and...
Mar 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Spirit Week Information School Captains are organizing a “BEST DRESSED” recognition for students and teachers who go ABOVE AND BEYOND dressing in the theme each day. Submit your nominations here. Monday, 4/13 (A-Day): 🖤 Matching Sets / Monochrome Day Rock...
Mar 5, 2026 | Principal, Uncategorized
As 2025 drew to a close, we had two opportunities to take stock of where we stand as a school through our Lumen accreditation surveys and our Strategic Planning subcommittee work. For my Rapp Up this month, I wanted to update you on the fruits of each of these...
Jan 8, 2026 | Principal, Uncategorized
Happy New Year! I pray each of you has encountered the Lord anew in this Christmas season! Following the October and December Rapp Ups, this is the third installment of my reflections on Pope Leo’s educational priorities in his letter “Drawing New Maps of Hope”. The...
Dec 18, 2025 | Principal, Uncategorized
Those who read the last Rapp Up know that I am reflecting on the three educational priorities named in Pope Leo’s letter “Drawing New Maps of Hope.” I am saving the second one, technology and artificial intelligence, for the new year, as it will be accompanied by some...
Nov 7, 2025 | Principal, Uncategorized
As many of you know, I am a dork. I get excited about things like Tolkien novels, philosophy textbooks, and folk music. If we’ve met, this is unsurprising. I also enjoy nerding out about educational theory and practice. So you can imagine my excitement when in October...
Oct 2, 2025 | Principal, Uncategorized
“So how’s the no-phones thing going?” I get asked that question a lot these days. Often, I simply say back, “You tell me!” I am happy to say I have been very encouraged to hear parents and students alike express that the move to a phone-free school day has been very...
Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Please reach out to our Athletics and Activities Office if you have any questions. Stadium Policies Alcohol is not permitted inside the stadium or on our campus parking lots before, during, or after home athletic events. There is no smoking, e-cigarettes, vaping etc....
Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear St. James Academy Parents: St. James Academy’s Homecoming is coming up the week of September 22-27, and we are so excited to celebrate! The Homecoming Dance will be held at St. James Academy on Saturday, September 27, from 8-11 p.m. in the Dining Hall. Students...
